Relationships: What the Hell are you Saying!?

Posted by Alex on December 31, 2008 under Social Awareness, gender relations
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I get this feeling that I don’t interpret the world the way my female friends do. I see the signs all over: from the way they ask me questions like “What are you wearing on Tuesday?” to the way they talk about events that I was certainly present for, but somehow missed like “I wonder what’s bothering Juan.” Juan’s bothered?

I feel like the kid who didn’t have cable must have felt when everyone on the bus started talking about favorite episodes of Fraggle Rock. “I know it’s a T.V. show, but what the hell is a fraggle?” [1] Read the rest of this article »

#317b Carol Gilligan and Me, Part II: Stephanie’s Birthday

Posted by Alex on October 22, 2008 under Social Awareness, Stephanie Saves
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Alex Sorries

I admit it, I forgot. Actually, I didn’t even forget. I was reminded. I was cajoled. I had entire conversations about it, but somehow I just didn’t get the importance.

I forgot Stephanie’s birthday.

I have memorized the birthdays of five people in my life: my mom, my brother, my dog, myself, and, for some reason, my best friend from 6th grade (September 2nd).
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